Cursive Esgig 3 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, signature, packaging, invites, quotes, elegant, airy, personal, refined, lively, handwritten elegance, signature look, display flair, personal tone, looping, monoline, tall, slanted, calligraphic.
A slender, right-slanted script with a smooth, pen-drawn rhythm and mostly monoline strokes that occasionally swell at curves and turns. Letterforms are tall and space-efficient, with long ascenders and descenders, narrow bowls, and frequent looped constructions in capitals and select lowercase. Terminals tend to be tapered and slightly sharpened, and many characters show a subtle, continuous stroke flow even when letters are not fully connected. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, open forms and a consistent forward lean.
Well-suited for boutique branding, logotypes, signature-style wordmarks, product packaging, and invitation design where a handwritten elegance is desired. It also works nicely for short quotes, social graphics, and headers, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone feels polished and personal, like neat, stylish handwriting used for signatures or tasteful notes. Its light presence and flowing motion read as graceful and intimate rather than loud or casual, giving text a refined, boutique feel.
This design appears intended to emulate refined cursive handwriting with a consistent, repeatable cadence—prioritizing graceful motion, tall proportions, and stylish loops for display-oriented typography.
Capitals are expressive and sometimes larger-than-life, with dramatic entry/exit strokes that create a strong headline personality. In longer lines, the steep slant and tight proportions create a quick, energetic texture, while the generous loops add charm and movement.